Xbox One

Yeah, I don't see it ever being "on" except when the system is in use. That's why I'm curious how active it is when the system is actually on. I honestly, from what I've read but nothing concrete yet, wonder if it's a feature that must be on and seeing you so the Xbox can function properly - sort of MS's safety switch.

To just assume you can turn it off without any evidence to support it AND to cement that claim by arguing that it is fact is irresponsible, at best.

They specifically state it can be "paused" once the system is powered on so I do not believe it will be required to active unless you need it for gaming, skyping, etc. MS has stated as much and several reporters have indicated they have been told the same as well. So unless they are outright lying...I dont see this as some Orwellian controversy. I know a guy who works for MS in their Xbox Live group and he has confirmed the above as well.

I still find the fact it requires daily online confirmation checks to be ridiculous, regardless of the argument of whether someone has net access or not. To cut someone out of the loop of being able to purchase one because they may not have a WiFi setup in their home or have the room its in hardwired back to their modem is pretty ridiculous. I can see people having internet access but a single point setup with a modem in an office and no WiFi.

But every article I have read on this topic seems to indicate that the Kinect is not actively recording/monitoring video or audio at any time outside of gaming and listening for the on command when the system is off...and even that can be turned off.

From my understanding you can turn Kinect off, it just needs to stay plugged in.

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